The Mid-American Conference announced on Monday (June 12) afternoon that the Miami University football contest versus Cincinnati will begin at 8 p.m. on September 16 at Yager Stadium and be carried live by WXIX (Fox 19) and ESPN3. The week three tilt versus the Bearcats is also Homecoming Weekend for the RedHawks.

Miami and UC last played a night game in Yager Stadium on Sept. 28, 2005, a contest Miami won 44-16.

Miami is 59-55-7 all-time versus the Bearcats in the annual "Battle for the Victory Bell." The two southwest Ohio teams have played every year since 1945 with 53 meetings decided by seven points or less.

Season tickets for Miami football remain on sale and can be purchased HERE.